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The day goes by and the wonder of God is so strong. He is stretching me in incredible ways just based off of the way he works to teach. While sitting here where our family has come for twenty one seasons to reflect on the great Creator. Oh Like it has been said before, there is much fallibility found in me. It seems the more I try to get to know him, there is still so much to learn.

My oldest princess had written me a while ago and she asked me a personal question about why it is so hard to love on those around you with whom she is trying to look to Jesus Christ. I have been trying so hard to learn and it just seems to get harder yet there is still peace in the midst of the process. Oh it isn't always the smoothest road but I referred her to where to read that has been teaching me.

With this week in Kansas it is a huge step process that stretches me to continue on when there is still much more to keep learning and working through the applications. Today's' topic: wow . . . illustration to grow through is everywhere in my life right now. For that matter the teacher, the Missionary, the Guest Speaker have all hit Grand Slams and then it is pulling me through to know there is joy in all circumstances. Love, Service, Humility and then today - eye awakening.
Thank You to those who really do know me and continue to grow with me. Only through Christ can the walk become His. I still have a long way to travel and climb as He grabs my hand. For that I am thankful and look forward to seeing him face to face and until then I'll enjoy the ministry adventure with my lover and princesses and our family even now.

Thanks MLCC for showing me yet more lessons to learn and keep the journey going.

My perfect Day

Recently, the question was proposed to me; "What would be your PERFECT DAY?" and then it was suggested to write it down in specific details from the moment you awake to the moment your head rest back down on the pillow when it is all completed and you fall back asleep.

So Now I pose the same question to YOU? What does it involve? With who? Where? When? How? Just some food for thought.

Have a great day.

"Rejoice in the Lord always, I'll say it again: REJOICE! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (which comes with true JOY) Philippians 4:4-ff

two

Excitement comes in the small things and today it is from the Joy of being with Emily and Hadassah while they make me giggle, smile and laugh. Everyone else is gone. The day even while she is in her rare form of her two's. They are great to experience and very stretching for me; to calm the others who have never had to endure "two". Well she is after all acting her age. It just might be that I may be a little on the lax side keeping my chin up.

She is so full of spirit and Em is a bit on the ornery with her youngest sibling. However, their expression of love for one another brings a smile not only to my face but to my heart. For that I am thankful.

Excited about TN

Oh my goodness, we are awaiting guests from TN! I can hardly wait to see them. We have always enjoyed them. K,K and R Keith are soon to be arriving and our home is eager to have them. The sounds of TN, the joy of fellowship and to see their beauty in Jesus Christ is amazing. The Lord always allows joy in the midst of everything. For that I am grateful for the hope the lay in Christ as our refuge in all circumstances. I Love Family hugely and for those that are also added to our family through ministry.

So Only a few days left and we will have you soon at our doorstep. Thank you for always being here for us and allowing us to grow with you through life and ministry over the years.

Sincerely eager.

will I? I must because i still will LOVE

A brief excerpt from Chapter 10:

"This kingdom does not come by political machinations. This kingdom does not come by military might. It doesn't come by bullets or ballets, by elections or intrigues, by democracies or demagogueries. The kingdom of God comes quietly, almost secretly. Like seed growing, like bread rising. It comes like a long walk home. It comes in whispers and quiet conversations. It comes while people are sleeping. It comes in surprising ways and by unauthorized agents. It comes through the gradual transformation of hearts and minds one life at a time. The kingdom of God comes in a million different ways as people become fascinated with Jesus Christ, find his forgiveness, and learn to extend it to others." - bz

ARK: an incredible lesson for me to still learn daily. All the more to become less of me- a broken vessel of more stretching necessary.